the love of books

September 20, 2010 11:19am CST
i love to read, i got this lovely gift from my mother who showed me books from a very young age. who encouraged you in your love of books?
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7 Oct 10
I also love reading, and reading is my favorite thing to do. I was encouraged to learn how to read when I was a kid by my parents and guardians, who always read me a bedtime story. I loved listening to the stories, then, and there was even a time when I would look forward to bedtime so that I can hear more stories. Because of that, I learned how to read early, and have been in love with books ever since.
• Philippines
4 Oct 10
Both of my parents. My mom loved to read novels and my dad loved to read self help books. But I never really got into reading so much not until I was in college. A boardmate of mine influenced me into reading a lot of books. =)
@Angelwriter (1954)
• United States
20 Sep 10
My mother. Although, according to her, I was born with the love of books. Still, she would buy books for me a lot. Usually when going to the store. Books were the kinds of treats she gave me. And I just loved them.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
20 Sep 10
A lot of people around me enjoyed reading books. I can't say who I got it from. My mom used to read, and my grandmother as well. I know one of my great grandmother's loved to read as well as I inherited a few of her books. I suppose it's just something that came naturally, I've had points where I haven't read, and points where I can't get enough of reading.
• Malaysia
20 Sep 10
I was always a vociferous reader. Whenever I have time, I read. These days I read Christian tracts and my knowledge of the Kingdom of God is so much better. Do read as it will make us so much knowledgeable in the things you love to know.
@catalady (363)
20 Sep 10
I think it was probably my mum, though both parents encouraged us to read but I do remember my mum reading a lot of books herself. My Dad didn't read books himself when we were younger ( he does now) but he used to read stories to us, and I always remember how he used to bring the characters to life and really set the scene for us. I always had lots of books as a child and always got books for birthdays and Christmas. Now I have so many books that I am always needing more space for them, I love books and reading :o)